Childminder 2732482

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They arrive eager to play and quickly engage in the wide range of stimulating activities on offer. The childminder creates a warm, welcoming and well organised environment that supports children's learning and development across all seven areas. Children benefit from thoughtfully resourced indoor and outdoor spaces that encourage them to explore, be curious and develop independence. This enables children to make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children extremely well. She gathers detailed information from parents before children start and uses this to plan activities that meet their individual needs. For example, she ensures children's favourite toys and areas of interest are ready to help them settle quickly and feel secure. Children form strong, trusting relationships with the childminder, which helps them to feel confident and ready to learn.

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The provision is good

Children's personal and emotional development is supported effectively. The childminder is attentive to their needs and models positive behaviour. She encourages children to share, take turns and work together. Through gentle guidance, children learn how their actions affect others and how to be kind and respectful. These skills help to prepare children for future learning and help them to develop friendships.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a curriculum that provides a wide range of experiences to support their development. The childminder builds on children's interests and plans exciting activities to capture their curiosity. For example, children who enjoy dinosaurs take part in sensory play that develops their communication and language skills. As they play, they learn new vocabulary and discover interesting facts about dinosaurs. This supports their ongoing progress. n The childminder has developed a well-sequenced curriculum that is delivered effectively. Teaching builds securely on what children know and can do. However, at times, children's next steps can be introduced too quickly. For example, adult support is occasionally withdrawn before children are fully confident and learning is secure. This can result in some children struggling to sustain their play and deepen their learning. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported

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need to do better?

exceptionally well. The childminder has strong knowledge of SEND and provides effective support for children who need extra help. She puts individualised support plans in place and works closely with parents and other professionals to promote children's ongoing progress. As a result, children with SEND make

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23 September 2025 progress and engage confidently in all areas of the curriculum. n The childminder helps children to recognise and understand their emotions. She encourages them to talk about their feelings and explore a range of emotions. Through books and resources, she gives children the language and tools to express themselves. This enables them to manage their feelings and respond with care and consideration towards others. n The childminder's routines and care practices promote children's independence. She involves them in discussions about their individual care needs and models the skills needed for self-care. For example, with her guidance, children learn to wash their hands before meals and to open their own lunch boxes. As a result, children gain confidence in managing their own needs and develop important skills for independence. n The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles by promoting

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physical activity and ensuring time for rest. She provides daily opportunities for children to be active, such as outdoor play, visits to green spaces and sessions at forest school. In the afternoons, she encourages rest and quiet time so that children can recharge. As a result, children develop healthy routines that support their overall well-being. n The childminder is passionate about providing high-quality care and education. She is committed to keeping her knowledge up to date and reflects regularly on her practice. Evaluation tools are used effectively to support ongoing improvement. As a result, the provision continues to develop and strengthen. n Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the setting. They say that the setting is like a home from home and that the activities are always varied for the children. Parents value the regular communication through photos and comments, which they find comforting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen next-steps planning to ensure support is maintained until children are secure and ready to move on in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2732482 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10407286 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification. The setting provides funded early education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

23 September 2025 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

23 September 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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